A French court has sentenced former DR Congo rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison. This landmark ruling marks a significant step in international justice for crimes in Central Africa.
A Sydney taekwondo instructor has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of a student and the student's parents. The sentencing brings a tragic case to a close.
A British man receives a prison sentence exceeding 20 years for driving a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans, injuring over 45 people during a championship celebration.
A Calgary court will determine on Jan. 5 if anti-drag activist Derek Reimer breached his conditional sentence. The hearing was delayed despite his lawyer's objections. Details on the alleged breaches inside.
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his probation terms related to a previous gang case. Get the latest details on the court's decision.
Dean Wiwchar receives a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of Sandip Duhre in a crowded Vancouver hotel lobby. The judge called the brazen act a shocking disregard for life.
Calgary police have charged a man in connection with two arson incidents involving Tesla vehicles that occurred in March. Get the latest details on the investigation.
A Saskatchewan man accused of a 2007 child sexual assault has been given a two-year conditional sentence by the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A former Saskatoon private school director receives a 23-month community sentence after admitting to hitting students, claiming he was instructed to do so. Read the full story.
John Olubobokun, a former administrator at a private Christian school in Saskatoon, has been given a second conditional sentence after pleading guilty to five counts of assault with a weapon. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Montreal police have apprehended a second suspect in connection with a devastating arson that destroyed the mansion of a Pornhub executive. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Tse Chi Lop, a Canadian from Toronto dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo,' receives a 16-year prison sentence in Australia for leading a global drug syndicate. Read the full story.
Montreal police are investigating two early-morning bar fires in the city's east end as suspected arsons. No injuries were reported. Surveillance footage is being reviewed.
Two men from Chatham, Ontario, have been criminally charged in connection with an arson incident. Get the latest details on the police investigation and the charges laid.
John Sproule receives a two-year conditional sentence for the 2022 manslaughter of Ryden Brogden in Banff. The judge found he acted in self-defence but used excessive force.
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández is free after a Donald Trump pardon overturned his 45-year US drug trafficking sentence. His wife announced the release.
A Regina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2023 homicide. The victim's father, described as grief-stricken, addressed the court. Read the full details of the sentencing.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a 2023 Regina homicide. The sentencing was handed down in the Court of King's Bench.
A Nova Scotia youth has been sentenced to four years in custody for the fatal stabbing of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach in a Halifax parking garage in April 2024. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
Two individuals have been charged with arson after a fire was deliberately set at a business in Shediac, New Brunswick. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Montreal police are investigating a second arson attempt at an Ahuntsic-Cartierville residence. A vehicle was torched Wednesday, followed by a garage fire Friday. No arrests made.
A Calgary woman has been handed a conditional sentence and probation for her role in a fatal 2023 hit and run in Regina. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcome.
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo receives 11-year prison sentence for rebellion after attempting to dissolve Congress. Read the full details of the political crisis.
A far-right extremist from Sweden has been sentenced to prison for plotting a terrorist attack at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
Hakyung Lee sentenced to life in prison for the shocking 'suitcase murders' in New Zealand. Read the full courtroom details and sentencing outcome.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt. Get the latest details on this historic political development.
Montreal police are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles were set on fire at a St-Laurent business, marking the fifth time the lot has been targeted by arsonists.
A Vancouver woman receives 18-month jail sentence in landmark money laundering case. Learn about this milestone prosecution and its implications for financial crime enforcement.
A South Korean man receives a life sentence for leading a blackmail ring that sexually exploited hundreds. The case highlights the global fight against digital sex crimes.
An Australian judge ruled the East Melbourne Synagogue arsonist was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism. The July 2025 attack caused significant damage to the historic building.